Good morning! It’s September 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in North Eugene

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tomorrow night through Sunday afternoon


Top news from nearby

A proposed Coos Bay ship-to-rail port may increase freight trains through Eugene; project planners say Lane County community outreach is starting, with many details yet to be finalized.

Port project planned for Coos Bay would bring more trains through Eugene 

Port project planned for Coos Bay would bring more trains through Eugene 

By Ben Botkin

Sep 12, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in North Eugene

Family Storytime
Family Storytime

Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34446

At Sheldon Branch Library on September 12
Repeats once more on September 26

Downtown Riverfront Park Plaza Grand Opening
Downtown Riverfront Park Plaza Grand Opening

Check out the new plaza and enjoy music and food along the river all weekend. The long-awaited plaza in the Downtown Riverfront Park is finally here. …

At Downtown Riverfront Park on September 12
Repeats 2 more times until September 14

Artist Reception: Yvonne Stubbs at City Hall Gallery
Artist Reception: Yvonne Stubbs at City Hall Gallery

In her latest exhibit, “Bloodlines: A Personal Journey Through Art, Memory and Heritage,” Yvonne Stubbs traces untold stories and memories of descenda…

At Eugene City Hall on September 12

Friday Laser Shows
Friday Laser Shows

Laser shows contain bright, sometimes flashing lights and loud music. This experience is not recommended for guests who are highly sensitive to light …

At Eugene Science Center on September 12


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 11.
     
  • A dog bite happened near the 600 block of Division Ave. at 6 p.m. on September 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 11.
     
  • An animal complaint was reported near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 5 p.m. on September 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 11.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 2100 block of Torr Ave. at noon on September 11.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2836 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene at 5 a.m. on September 11.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Gilham Road between Ayres Road and Don Juan Avenue in Lane County. Work started April 14 and is expected to finish by December 31. Crews are installing storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Detours and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.